Women’s Integrated Recovery Practitioner
Full-Time | SCHADS Level 5.1
Join the team at Protea Place Women’s Support Centre
Protea Place Women’s Support Centre is seeking a passionate Women’s Integrated Recovery Practitioner experienced in domestic and family violence (DFV) to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside skilled professionals who are committed to supporting women experiencing domestic and family violence, homelessness, and complex social challenges.
If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced crisis environment and are committed to empowering women through trauma-informed, recovery-focused practice, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Women’s Integrated Recovery Practitioner, you will provide high-quality, client-centred support to women experiencing complex circumstances. Working as part of a small multidisciplinary team, you will deliver comprehensive case management, crisis intervention, advocacy, and safety planning while building strong partnerships across the local service system.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide complex case management for women experiencing domestic and family violence and other intersecting issues.
- Deliver timely crisis assessment, intervention and response.
- Undertake risk assessments, safety planning and ongoing support.
- Advocate on behalf of clients with housing, legal, financial, health, child protection and other support services.
- Work from a trauma-informed, domestic and family violence-informed, client-centred and strengths-based framework.
- Apply solution-focused approaches that promote empowerment, resilience and recovery.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with local services and stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate case notes, records and reporting requirements.
- Participate positively within a small, supportive and collaborative team.
About You
You are an experienced Women’s Integrated Recovery Practitioner, experienced in DFV who can confidently manage complex client presentations while maintaining a compassionate and professional approach.
You will demonstrate:
- Extensive experience working with women experiencing domestic and family violence.
- Strong complex case management skills.
- Excellent crisis intervention and risk assessment capability.
- Sound understanding of trauma-informed and DFV-informed practice.
- Demonstrated experience using solution-focused, client-centred and recovery-oriented approaches.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the local service system and referral pathways.
- Excellent communication, advocacy and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to work calmly, effectively and flexibly in a fast-paced crisis environment.
- A commitment to collaboration and contributing positively within a small team.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Community Services or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated current experience in domestic and family violence services and complex case management.
- Current Driver Licence.
- Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or ability to obtain.
- Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
What We Offer
- Full-time permanent position.
- SCHADS Award Level 5.1.
- Salary packaging (salary sacrifice) benefits.
- Free onsite parking.
- A supportive and values-driven workplace.
- Opportunities for professional development and ongoing learning.
- Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference in the lives of women in our community.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced DFV practitioner who is passionate about supporting women to achieve safety, recovery and independence, we encourage you to apply.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
Applications close: Friday, 17th of July 2026.
Protea Place Women’s Support Centre may close the advertisement sooner if a suitable applicant is sourced.
